Tesla S 2016 Owner's Manual
Contents
Overview.............................................................2
Interior Overview.........................................................................2
Exterior Overview.......................................................................3
Opening and Closing..................................... 4
Doors............................................................................................... 4
Keyless Locking and Unlocking4Using the Key4Using Exterior Door Handles6Opening Doors from the Interior6Interior Locking and Unlocking6Door Unlock Mode7Child-protection Lock7Drive-away Locking7Walk-away Locking7Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work7Opening Interior Doors with No Power8
Windows.........................................................................................9
Opening and Closing9Locking Rear Windows9
Rear Trunk....................................................................................10
Opening10Closing10Adjusting the Opening Height10Interior Release11Opening with No Power11
Front Trunk...................................................................................12
Opening12Closing12Interior Emergency Release13Opening with No Power13
Glove Box.....................................................................................14
Opening and Closing14
Sunroof.......................................................................................... 15
Opening and Closing15
Cup Holders.................................................................................16
Opening and Closing16
Seating and Safety Restraints...................17
Front and Rear Seats............................................................... 17
Correct Driving Position17Adjusting the Driver’s Seat17Folding Rear Seats18Raising Rear Seats18Head Supports18Seat Heaters18Seat Covers18
Seat Belts......................................................................................19
Wearing Seat Belts19Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant19Seat Belt Pre-tensioners20Testing Seat Belts20Seat Belt Warnings20
Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 22
Guidelines for Seating Children22Choosing a Child Safety Seat23Seating Larger Children24Installing Child Safety Seats24Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats24Installing LATCHChild Seats25Attaching Upper Tether Straps25Testing a Child Safety Seat26Warnings - Child Safety Seats26
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats..............................27
Usage Restrictions27Opening27Folding27Seating a Child29Warnings - Tesla Child Seats30
Airbags.......................................................................................... 31
Inflation Eects 33Airbag Warning Indicator34Airbag Warnings34
Location of Airbags31How the Airbags Work32Types of Airbags32Passenger Front Airbag33
Driving...............................................................35
Profiles............................................................................ 35
Driver
Creating a Driver Profile 35Restoring a Driver’s Profile 35Saved Driver Settings35Valet Mode35
Steering Wheel..........................................................................37
Adjusting Position37Adjusting Sensitivity37Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons37Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons38Using Voice Commands39Heated Steering Wheel39Horn39
Mirrors.......................................................................................... 40
Adjusting Exterior Side Mirrors40Rear View Mirror40
Starting and Powering
Starting41Powering O 41
Gears............................................................................................. 42
Shifting Gears42Keeping Your Vehicle in Neutral (Tow Mode)42
Instrument Panel.......................................................................43
Instrument Panel Overview43Instrument Panel - Driving46
Lights............................................................................................ 48
Controlling Lights48High Beam Headlights51Headlights After Exit51Turn Signals51Hazard Warning Flashers52
Wipers and Washers............................................................... 53
Wipers53Washers53
Brakes........................................................................................... 54
Braking Systems54Brake Wear54Regenerative Braking55Parking Brake55
Traction Control........................................................................ 56
How It Works56
Park Assist...................................................................................57
How Park Assist Works57Visual and Audio Feedback57Controlling Audible Feedback58Limitations and False Warnings58Other Parking Aids58
Vehicle Hold................................................................................59
Launch Mode............................................................................. 60
Performance Dual Motor Vehicles Only60To Activate Launch Mode60Limitations60
Trip Information......................................................................... 61
Displaying Trip Information61
Getting Maximum Range.......................................................62
Driving Tips to Maximize Range62Energy App62Saving Energy62Range Assurance62
Rear View Camera................................................................... 64
Camera Location64
Driver Assistance..........................................65
About Driver Assistance........................................................65
Driver Assistance Components65Driver Assistance Features67Limitations67Cleaning Driver Assistance Components67
Trac-Aware Cruise Control...............................................68
Operating Trac-Aware Cruise Control68Adjust your following distance69Cruising at the Speed Limit70Changing the Set Speed70Overtake Acceleration71Canceling and Resuming72Summary of Cruise Indicators72Limitations73
Autosteer.....................................................................................74
Operating Autosteer74Hold Steering Wheel75Take Over Immediately75Canceling Autosteer75Limitations75
Auto Lane Change................................................................... 77
Operating Auto Lane Change77Canceling Auto Lane Change78Limitations78
Autopark......................................................................................79
Parking on Public Roads79Using Summon80
Lane Assist..................................................................................83
Controlling Lane Assist Warnings84Limitations and Inaccuracies84
Collision Avoidance Assist.................................................... 85
Forward Collision Warning85Automatic Emergency Braking86Limitations and Inaccuracies87
Speed Assist...............................................................................88
How Speed Assist Works88Controlling Speed Assist88Limitations and Inaccuracies89
Using the Touchscreen...............................90
Touchscreen Overview...........................................................90
The Big Picture90
Controls........................................................................................94
Controlling Features94
Settings........................................................................................ 99
Customizing Your Vehicle99Erasing Personal Data 103
Climate Controls..................................................................... 104
Overview of Climate Controls104Customizing Climate Control105Ventilation107Climate Control Operating Tips107
Smart Air Suspension........................................................... 108
Manual Height Adjustments108Location-Based Suspension108Automatic Lowering109Jack Mode109
Media and Audio......................................................................110
Overview110Volume Control110AM and FM Radio110XM Radio110Internet Radio111Media Settings112Favorites112My Music & Devices112USB Hub Connections11312V Power Socket113
Phone............................................................................................114
Bluetooth®Compatibility114Pairing a Bluetooth Phone114Importing Contacts114Unpairing a Bluetooth Phone114Connecting to a Paired Phone115Making a Phone Call115Receiving a Phone Call115In Call Options115
Maps and Navigation..............................................................116
Overview116Using Maps116Starting Navigation116During Navigation116Favorite Destinations118Updated Maps118
Calendar...................................................................................... 119
Overview119Calendar and Navigation120
Security Settings...................................................................... 121
About the Security System121
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver...................................... 122
About HomeLink122Programming HomeLink122Resetting the Location of the HomeLink Device122Troubleshooting HomeLink122
Connecting to Wi-Fi.............................................................. 124
Software Updates................................................................... 125
Loading New Software125Viewing Release Notes125
Mobile App................................................................................ 126
Model SMobile App126
Charging..........................................................127
Electric Vehicle Components............................................. 127
High Voltage Components127Charging Equipment128
Battery Information................................................................129
About the Battery129Battery Care129
Charging Instructions............................................................130
Opening the Charge Port130Plugging In130During Charging131Stopping Charging131Charge Port Light131Changing Charge Settings132Charging Status133
Maintenance.................................................. 134
Maintenance Schedule..........................................................134
Service Intervals134Daily Checks134Monthly Checks134Fluid Replacement Intervals134High Voltage Safety134
Tire Care and Maintenance..................................................135
Maintaining Tire Pressures135Inspecting and Maintaining Tires136Replacing Tires and Wheels137Seasonal Tire Types137Driving in Low Temperatures138Using Tire Chains138Tire Pressure Monitoring138
Temporary Tire Repair..........................................................140
Tire Repair Kit140
Inflating with Sealant and Air141Inflating with Air Only142Replacing the Sealant Canister143
Cleaning..................................................................................... 144
Cleaning the Exterior144Cleaning the Interior145Polishing, Touch Up, and Body Repair146Using a Car Cover146Floor Mats146
O.....................................................41
Wiper Blades and Washer Jets..........................................147
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades147Cleaning Washer Jets147
Fluid Reservoirs.......................................................................149
Removing the Maintenance Panel149Checking Battery Coolant149Checking Brake Fluid150Topping Up Washer Fluid151
Fuses............................................................................................152
Fuse Box Locations152Replacing a Fuse152Fuse Box 1153Fuse Box 2155Fuse Box 3157
Jacking and Lifting.................................................................158
Jacking Procedure158
Parts and Accessories...........................................................159
Parts, Accessories, and Modifications 159Body Repairs159
Specifications............................................... 160
Identification Labels..............................................................160
Vehicle Identification Number160Emission Control Label160
Vehicle Loading........................................................................161
Load Capacity Labeling161Calculating Load Limits162Towing a Trailer162Roof Racks162
Dimensions and Weights..................................................... 163
Exterior Dimensions163Interior Dimensions163Cargo Volume164Weights165
Subsystems............................................................................... 166
Motor166Transmission166Steering166Brakes167Suspension167Battery - 12V167Battery - High Voltage168
Wheels and Tires.....................................................................169
Specifications 169Tire Specifications 169Understanding Tire Markings170Uniform Tire Quality Grading172Wheels and Tires Glossary173
Wheel
Roadside Assistance..................................174
Contacting Roadside Assistance......................................174
Instructions for Transporters.............................................. 175
Use a Flatbed Only175Disable Self-Leveling (air suspension vehicles only)175Activate Tow Mode175Connect the Towing Eye176Pull Onto the Trailer and Secure the Wheels177
Consumer Information...............................178
About this Owner Information...........................................178
Illustrations178Errors or Inaccuracies178Location of Components178Document Applicability178Copyrights and Trademarks179
Disclaimers................................................................................180
Vehicle Telematics/Data Recorders180Quality Control180California Proposition 65180
Reporting Safety Defects..................................................... 181
Contacting Tesla181Reporting Safety Defects - US181Reporting Safety Defects - Canada181
Declarations of Conformity.................................................182
Key and Passive Unlocking System182Media Control Unit183Tire Pressure Monitoring System183HomeLink184Radio Frequency Information184
Interior Overview
1. Interior door handles (Opening Doors from the Interior on page 6)
2. Trac-Aware Cruise Control (Trac-Aware Cruise Control on page 68) and Autosteer (see
Autosteer on page 74)
3. High beams (High Beam Headlights on page 51), Turn signals (Turn Signals on page 51),
Wipers and washers (Wiper Blades and Washer Jets on page 147)
4. Steering wheel buttons - left (Using Left Steering Wheel Buttons on page 37)
5. Instrument panel (Instrument Panel on page 43)
6. Steering wheel buttons - right (Using Right Steering Wheel Buttons on page 38)
7. Gear selector (Shifting Gears on page 42)
8. Touchscreen (Touchscreen Overview on page 90)
9. Glove box button (Glove Box on page 14)
10. Power window switches (Opening and Closing on page 9)
11. Exterior mirror adjustment switches (Mirrors on page 40)
12. Seats (Front and Rear Seats on page 17)
13. Steering column adjuster (hidden from view in the above image) (Steering Wheel on page
37)
14. Horn (Horn on page 39)
15. Brakes (Brakes on page 54)
16. Hazard warning lights (Hazard Warning Flashers on page 52)
17. Cabin climate control (Climate Controls on page 104)
18. Cup holders (Cup Holders on page 16)
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Exterior Overview
1. Exterior lights (Lights on page 48)
2. Door handles (Using Exterior Door Handles on page 6)
3. Sunroof (optional) (Sunroof on page 15)
4. Charge port (Charging Instructions on page 130)
5. Autopilot-equipped vehicles only: Forward looking camera (About Driver Assistance on page
65)
6. Exterior mirrors (Mirrors on page 40)
7. Autopilot-equipped vehicles only: Radar sensor (hidden from view in the above image)(About
Driver Assistance on page 65)
8. Hood/Front trunk (Front Trunk on page 12)
9. Wheels and tires (Wheels and Tires on page 169)
10. Rear view camera (Rear View Camera on page 64)
11. Rear trunk/liftgate (Rear Trunk on page 10)
12. Ultrasonic sensors (Park Assist on page 57 and About Driver Assistance on page 65)
Overview 3
Doors
Keyless Locking and Unlocking
Locking and unlocking Model S is convenient.
Although you must be carrying a valid key,
there is no need to use it. Model S has sensors
that can recognize the presence of a key
within a range of approximately three feet
(one meter). So you can keep your key in your
pocket or purse and Model S detects it.
When you walk up to Model S carrying your
key, doors automatically unlock. If a door
handle is retracted, press it and it extends. If
the Auto-Present Handles setting is turned on
(see Using Exterior Door Handles on page
6), you do not need to touch the door
handle. Instead, door handles extends
automatically as you approach Model S. To
open the rear trunk, press the switch located
under the trunk’s exterior handle.
Note: You can choose whether you want all
doors, or just the driver's door, to unlock when
you approach Model S carrying your key (see
Door Unlock Mode on page 7).
When carrying your key with you, you can also
open the rear trunk without having to use the
key. Simply press the switch located under the
trunk’s exterior handle. Door Unlock Mode
(see Door Unlock Mode on page 7) must
be set to All.
Model S also locks automatically. If you set
Walk-Away Door Lock to ON, Model S locks
when you walk away carrying your key with
you (see Walk-away Locking on page 7).
While sitting inside Model S, you can also lock
and unlock the vehicle by touching the icon on
the touchscreen's status bar or using the
Controls screen.
Note: Depending on date of manufacture and
options selected at time of purchase, some
Model S vehicles are not equipped with the
automatic locking and unlocking feature.
Using the Key
To quickly familiarize yourself with the key,
think of the key as a miniature version of
Model S, with the Tesla badge representing
the front. The key has three buttons that feel
like softer areas on the surface.
1. Trunk
• Double-click to open the rear trunk.
• If equipped with a powered liftgate,
double-click to close the rear trunk.
You can also single-click to stop the
liftgate when it is moving.
• Hold the button down for one to two
seconds to open the charge port door.
2. Lock/Unlock All
• Double-click to unlock Model S.
Hazard warning lights
door handles extend.
Note: If the Door Unlock Mode is set
to Driver, double-clicking unlocks only
the driver's door and you will need to
double-click again to unlock all doors
and trunks. If set to All, the
double-click unlocks all doors and
trunks. Use the touchscreen to change
this setting (touch Controls >
Settings > Vehicle > Door Unlock
Mode).
• Single-click to lock doors and trunks
(all doors and trunks must be closed).
Hazard warning lights
door handles retract.
3. Front trunk (also called the "frunk")
• Double-click to open the front trunk.
You do not need to point the key at Model S,
but you must be within operating range
(which varies depending on the strength of
the key’s battery).
flash twice and
first
flash once and
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Doors
If Model S is unable to detect the key, the
touchscreen displays a message indicating
that a key is not inside. Place the key where
Model S can best detect it, which is below the
12V power socket (see Key Not Inside on page
41).
Radio equipment on a similar frequency can
aect the key. If this happens, move the key at
least one foot (30 cm) away from other
electronic devices (phone, laptop, etc). If the
key does not work, you may need to change
its battery. If the key’s battery is discharged,
you can open Model S by following the
unlocking procedure (see Unlocking When the
Key Doesn't Work on page 7).
Caution: Remember to bring the key with
you when you drive. Although you can
drive Model S away from its key, you will
be unable to power it back on after it
powers o.
Caution: Protect the key from impact,
high temperatures, and damage from
liquids. Avoid contact with solvents,
waxes and abrasive cleaners.
Replacing the Key Battery
The key’s battery lasts for approximately a
year. When the battery is low, a message
displays on the instrument panel. Follow these
steps to replace it:
1. With the key placed button side down on
a soft surface, use a small
to release the bottom cover.
flat-bladed tool
3. Insert the new battery (type CR2032) with
the ‘+’ side facing up.
Note: Wipe the battery clean before fitting
and avoid touching the battery's flat
surfaces. Finger marks on the flat surfaces
of the battery can reduce battery life.
4. Holding the cover at an angle, align the
tabs on the widest side of the cover with
the corresponding slots on the key, then
press the cover
snaps into place.
Getting More Keys
If you lose a key or require an additional one,
contact Tesla. Model S can recognize up to
five keys.
When ordering a new key for Model S, take all
available keys with you for reprogramming.
firmly onto the key until it
2. Remove the battery by lifting it away from
the front retaining clips.
Opening and Closing 5
Doors
Using Exterior Door Handles
A light press on a door handle extends it,
provided Model S detects a valid key nearby.
You can set the door handles to extend
automatically whenever you approach the
driver’s side carrying the key. On the
touchscreen, touch Controls > Settings >
Vehicle > Auto-Present Handles > On.
Note: Depending on date of manufacture and
options selected at time of purchase, some
Model S vehicles are not equipped with AutoPresent Handles.
Insert your hand into the handle and pull to
open the door.
Door handles retract if you do not use them
within one minute after they extend. Just
press a handle to extend it again. Door
handles also retract a minute after the last
door closes, when Model S begins moving,
and when you lock Model S.
Note: To preserve battery life, Model S is
designed to temporarily disable the AutoPresent Handles feature when:
• The key has been out of range for more
than 48 hours.
• The key remains within range for
minutes after all doors have been closed.
In these cases, extend the handles by touching
the driver’s door handle or pressing the unlock
button on the key. There is no need to reset
the setting. The next time you approach
Model S, provided the above conditions do
not apply, handles automatically extend.
Whenever a door is open, the Door
Open indicator displays on the
instrument panel. The image of the
Model S on the touchscreen Controls
window also shows which door or
trunk is open.
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Opening Doors from the Interior
To open a door, pull the interior door handle
toward you.
Note: If Model S is locked, the first pull unlocks
the associated door, and the second pull
opens it.
Note: To prevent children from opening rear
doors using the interior handles, use the
touchscreen, Controls > Settings > Vehicle >
Child Protection Lock, to turn on the childprotection locks (see Child-protection Lock on
page 7).
Interior Locking and Unlocking
From inside Model S, you can use the
touchscreen to lock or unlock doors and
trunks, provided a valid key is inside the
vehicle. Touch the lock icon on the
touchscreen's status bar.
When you stop Model Sand engage the Park
gear, you can choose whether you want doors
to unlock or remain locked. To do so, touch
Controls > Settings > Vehicle > Unlock On
Park. When set to ON, doors automatically
unlock when you engage the Park gear.
You can also unlock doors and present
handles by pressing the Park button on the
end of the gear selector a second time (i.e.
after pressing it once to engage the Park
gear).
Note: If a door or trunk is still open when you
lock Model S, it locks when you close it.
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Doors
Door Unlock Mode
You can choose whether you want all doors, or
just the driver's door, to unlock when you
approach your vehicle carrying your key. To do
so, touch Controls > Settings > Vehicle > Door
Unlock Mode and choose Driver or All.
Child-protection Lock
Model S has child-protection locks on the rear
doors and liftgate to prevent them from being
opened using interior handles. Use the
touchscreen to turn child protection locks on
or
o. Touch Controls > Settings > Vehicle >
Child Protection Lock.
Note: It is recommended that you turn childprotection locks on whenever children are
seated in the rear seats.
Drive-away Locking
Model S automatically locks all doors
(including the trunks) whenever your driving
speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).
Walk-away Locking
Doors and trunks can automatically lock
whenever you walk away carrying the key.
To turn this feature on or
Settings > Vehicle > Walk-Away Door Lock.
Note: Depending on date of manufacture and
options selected at time of purchase, some
Model S vehicles are not equipped with the
Walk-Away Door Lock feature.
Note: If all doors are closed and you use the
key to unlock Model S, walk-away locking is
temporarily suspended until the next time
Model S powers on (such as when you press
the Brake pedal to engage a driving gear), or
until you use the key again to lock Model S.
This allows you to keep Model S unlocked in
your garage.
o, touch Controls >
Unlocking When the Key Doesn't Work
If Model S does not unlock when you walk up
to it, or when you press the unlock button on
your key, the key’s battery may be dead. If this
is the case, you can still unlock and drive
Model S.
To unlock Model S (and disable the security
alarm),
first position the key near the base of
the passenger side windshield wiper, as
shown. Then press the front passenger door
handle. If Model S doesn't unlock, try adjusting
the position of the key. The key must be in the
correct position.
To drive Model S, place the key against the
center console, immediately below the 12V
power outlet, then press and hold the brake
pedal to turn Model S on.
Note: Unlocking Model S using this method
disables walk-away locking. You must
manually re-enable walk-away locking after
replacing the key’s battery.
For instructions on how to replace the key’s
battery, see Replacing the Key Battery on
page 5.
Opening and Closing 7
Doors
Opening Interior Doors with No Power
If Model S has no electrical power, front doors
open as usual using the interior door handles.
To open the rear doors, fold back the edge of
the carpet below the rear seats to expose the
mechanical release cable. Pull the mechanical
release cable toward the center.
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Windows
Opening and Closing
Press down on a switch to lower the
associated window all the way down. Window
switches operate at two levels. To lower a
window partially, hold the switch and release
when the window is at the desired position.
Similarly, pull a switch to raise the associated
window. This also operates at two levels—
when raising, hold the switch and release
when the window is at the desired position.
Warning: Before closing a power window,
it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure
that all occupants, especially children, do
not have any body parts extended
through the window’s opening. Failure to
do so can cause serious injury.
Warning: When leaving Model S, always
take your key with you. Leaving the key in
Model S allows all doors, windows, and
controls to be fully operational and can
cause hazardous, unauthorized or
unintentional use of Model S.
Locking Rear Windows
To prevent passengers from using the rear
window switches, press the rear window lock
switch. The switch light turns on. To unlock
rear windows, press the switch again.
Warning: To ensure safety, it is
recommended that you lock the rear
windows whenever children are seated in
the rear seats.
Warning: Never leave children unattended
in Model S.
Opening and Closing 9
Rear Trunk
Opening
To open the rear trunk, do one of the
following:
• Touch Controls > Trunk on the
touchscreen.
• Double-click the rear trunk button on the
key.
• Press the switch located under the
exterior handle (depending on date of
manufacture and options selected at time
of purchase, some Model S vehicles
require you to
When the liftgate is open, the
instrument panel displays the Door
Open indicator light. The image of
the Model S on the touchscreen
Controls window also displays the
open trunk.
To stop a powered liftgate while it is moving,
single-click the Trunk button on the key. Then,
when you double-click the Trunk button, it
moves again, but in the opposite direction
(provided it was not almost entirely open or
closed when you stopped it). For example, if
you single-click to stop the liftgate while it is
opening, when you double-click, it closes.
To open the trunk from inside in the unlikely
situation in which Model S has no electrical
power, see Opening with No Power on page
11.
first unlock Model S).
Closing
If Model S is not equipped with a powered
liftgate, close the trunk by pulling down on the
liftgate and pushing
closed.
To close the powered liftgate, do one of the
following:
• Double-click the trunk button on the key.
• Touch Controls > Trunk on the
touchscreen.
• Press the switch located on the underside
of the liftgate (see Adjusting the Opening
Height on page 10).
If a powered liftgate senses an obstruction
when closing, it automatically opens and
sounds two chimes. Remove the obstruction
and try closing it again. If it cannot close the
second time, powered operation is temporarily
disabled. Close it manually to restore powered
operation.
Note: The power closing feature is also
temporarily disabled if you leave the powered
liftgate open for more than an hour.
firmly until it is fully
Adjusting the Opening Height
If Model S is equipped with a powered liftgate,
you can adjust its opening height to make it
easier to reach:
1. Open the liftgate, then manually lower it
to the desired opening height.
2. Press and hold the button on the
underside of the liftgate for two seconds
until you hear a
3. Confirm that you have set it to the desired
height by closing the liftgate, then
reopening it.
confirmation beep.
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Rear Trunk
Interior Release
To open the trunk from inside a Model S
equipped with the Tesla Built-In Rear Facing
Child Seats, press the interior release switch
located inside the rear trunk and push the
liftgate up. If Model S is locked and is
equipped with a power liftgate, the
unlocks the rear trunk and the second press
opens it.
Note: If Model S is not equipped with the the
Tesla Rear Facing Child Seats, the switch may
appear to exist, but it will be inactive and
pressing it does not release the liftgate.
If Model S is equipped with the power liftgate,
you do not need to push it up. When you
press the release switch, it opens, and when
you pull the switch, it closes.
Note: The interior release switch is disabled if
child-protection locks are turned on (see
Child-protection Lock on page 7), or if
Model S is moving.
first press
Opening with No Power
If Model S has no electrical power, you can
open the rear trunk from inside. Use the
mechanical release cable located on the
underside of the liftgate, next to the interior
light.
1. Remove the cover by pulling its lower
edge very
2. Pull the cable to release the latch.
3. Push the liftgate open.
firmly toward you.
Opening and Closing 11
Front Trunk
Opening
To open the front trunk:
Touch ControlsFront Trunk on the
touchscreen, or double-click the front
trunk button on the key.
Pull the hood up.
The door open indicator displays on
the instrument panel when the front
trunk is open. The image of the
Model S on the touchscreen Controls
window also displays the open trunk.
The front trunk locks whenever Model S is
locked using the touchscreen, externally using
the key or walk-away locking, or when Valet
mode is active (see Valet Mode).
To open the front trunk in the unlikely
situation in which Model S has no electrical
power, see Opening with No Power.
Closing
The Model S body is made of lightweight
aluminum. Therefore, the hood is not heavy
enough to latch under its own weight and
applying pressure on the front edge or center
of the hood can cause damage. To close the
hood:
• Lower the hood fully until it touches the
latches.
• Place both hands on the front of the hood
in the areas shown below (in green), then
press down
• Lift the front edge of the hood to ensure it
is fully closed.
Caution: To prevent damage:
• Apply pressure only to the green
• Do not close the hood with one hand.
• Do not apply pressure to the leading
• Do not slam or drop the hood.
Warning: Do not drive with the hood
secured by the secondary catch alone.
firmly to engage the latches.
areas illustrated above. Applying
pressure to the red areas can cause
damage.
Doing so applies concentrated force
in one area and can result in a dent or
crease.
edge of the hood because this can
crease the edge.
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Front Trunk
Interior Emergency Release
An interior release button inside the front
trunk allows a person locked inside to get out.
This release button is active whenever Model S
is stationary.
Press the interior release button to open the
front trunk, then push up on the hood.
Note: The button glows for several hours after
a brief exposure to ambient light.
Opening with No Power
If Model S has no electrical power, or if you are
unable to open the front trunk using the
touchscreen or key, pull the mechanical
release lever located below the glove box. This
releases the primary catch.
Note: The mechanical release lever is not
available on all versions of Model S. For dual
motor vehicles and some newer models,
contact Tesla for assistance.
Then push down on the secondary catch lever
and lift the hood. You may need to push the
hood down slightly to release the pressure
against the secondary catch.
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Glove Box
Opening and Closing
To open the glove box, press the switch
located on the side of the touchscreen. If you
leave the glove box open for five minutes, its
light automatically turns o.
Note: The glove box locks whenever Model S
is locked externally, using the key or walkaway locking. It also locks when Model S is in
Valet mode (see Valet Mode on page 35). It
does not lock when Model S is locked using
the touchscreen.
Warning: When driving, keep the glove
box closed to prevent injury to a
passenger if a collision or sudden stop
occurs.
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Sunroof
Opening and Closing
If your Model S is equipped with a sunroof,
touch Controls > Sunroof on the touchscreen
to operate it. Drag, or tap on, the sunroof
slider bar, or touch the image of the sunroof
and drag it. The sunroof moves to the selected
position.
Touch OPEN once to open the sunroof to its
comfort position (75% open to minimize wind
noise). Or, move the sunroof to the comfort
position by dragging the slider bar to the
indent position. If you
varies depending on driving speed) excessive,
even with the sunroof in the comfort position,
open a window slightly.
Touch OPEN twice to open the sunroof fully.
Touch CLOSE to fully close the sunroof.
If the sunroof’s safety mechanism detects any
obstruction, it does not close. If, after
removing the obstruction, it still does not
close, touch and hold CLOSE to override the
sunroof’s anti-trap mechanism.
Touch VENT to open the sunroof slightly.
To stop the sunroof from moving at any time,
touch the image of the sunroof.
Caution: Remove snow and ice before
opening the sunroof. Opening a sunroof
covered in snow and ice can cause
damage.
Warning: Do not allow occupants to
extend any part of their body through the
sunroof. Doing so can cause serious injury
from flying debris, tree branches, or other
obstructions.
find wind noise (which
Warning: Before closing the sunroof,
ensure that occupants, especially
children, do not have any body part
extended through the sunroof opening.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Warning: Do not carry an object that
protrudes through the sunroof. Doing so
can damage the sunroof’s seals and antitrap mechanism, and can cause injury to
occupants.
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Cup Holders
Opening and Closing
To expose a cup holder, slide back the armrest.
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Front and Rear Seats
Correct Driving Position
The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags
work together to maximize your safety. Using
these correctly ensures greater protection.
Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt
correctly, while being as far away from the
front airbag as possible:
1. Sit upright with both feet on the
the seat back reclined no more than 30
degrees.
2. Make sure you can easily reach the pedals
and that your arms are slightly bent when
holding the steering wheel. Your chest
should be at least 10 inches (25 cm) from
the center of the airbag cover.
3. Place the shoulder section of the seat belt
mid-way between your neck and your
shoulder. Fit the lap section of the belt
tightly across your hips, not across your
stomach.
Model S seats include integrated head
supports that cannot be adjusted or removed.
floor and
Adjusting the Driver’s Seat
1. Adjust lumbar support.
2. Adjust backrest.
3. Move seat forward/backward.
4. Adjust the seat’s height and tilt angle.
Warning: Do not adjust seats while
driving. Doing so increases the risk of a
collision.
Warning: Riding in a moving vehicle with
the seat back reclined can result in
serious injuries in a collision, as you could
slide under the lap belt or be propelled
into the seat belt. Ensure your seat back
is reclined no more than 30 degrees when
the vehicle is moving.
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Front and Rear Seats
Folding Rear Seats
Model S has a split rear seat that can fold
forward.
Note: If Model S is equipped with the optional
executive rear seats, these seats do not fold
forward.
Before folding, remove items from the seats
and the rear foot well. To allow the rear seat
backs to fold completely
move the front seats forward.
To fold a rear seat, press the corresponding
lever and fold the seat forward.
flat, you may need to
Raising Rear Seats
Before raising a rear seat, make sure that the
seat belts are not trapped behind the
backrest.
Pull the seat back upward until it locks into
place.
confirm that the seat back is locked in the
To
upright position, try pulling it forward.
Warning: Always ensure the seat backs
are locked in their upright position.
Failure to do so increases the risk of
injury.
Head Supports
Seats include integrated head supports that
cannot be adjusted or removed.
Seat Heaters
The front seats are equipped with heating
pads that operate at three levels from 3
(highest) to 1 (lowest). To operate the seat
heaters, see Climate Controls on page 104.
If Model S is equipped with the optional cold
weather package, you can also control seat
heaters in all rear seating positions, as well as
heated wipers and washer nozzles by by
touching Controls > Cold Weather (see
Controls on page 94).
Seat Covers
Do not use seat covers on Model S. Doing so
could restrict deployment of the side air bags
if an accident occurs. It can also reduce the
accuracy of the occupant detection system.
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Seat Belts
Wearing Seat Belts
Using seat belts and child safety seats is the
most eective way to protect occupants if a
collision occurs. Therefore, wearing a seat belt
is required by law in most jurisdictions.
Both the driver and passenger seats are
equipped with three-point inertia reel seat
belts. Inertia reel belts are automatically
tensioned to allow occupants to move
comfortably during normal driving conditions.
To securely hold child safety seats, all
passenger seating positions are equipped with
an automatic locking retractor (ALR) that, by
pulling the seat belt beyond the length
needed for a typical adult occupant, locks the
belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled
(see Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats
on page 24).
The seat belt reel automatically locks to
prevent movement of occupants if Model S
experiences a force associated with hard
acceleration, braking, cornering, or an impact
in a collision.
The seat belt reminder on the
instrument panel alerts you if a seat
belt for an occupied seat is not
fastened. If the belt remains
unfastened, the reminder
an intermittent chime sounds. If all
occupants are buckled up and the
reminder stays on, re-fasten seat
belts to ensure they are correctly
latched. Also remove any heavy
objects (such as a briefcase) from an
unoccupied seat. If the reminder
light continues to stay on, contact
Tesla.
flashes and
2. Draw the belt out smoothly, ensuring the
belt lays flat across the pelvis, chest and
mid-point of your collar bone, between
the neck and shoulder.
3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle and
press together until you hear a click
indicating it is locked in place.
4. Pull the belt to check that it is securely
fastened.
5. Pull the diagonal part of the belt toward
the reel to remove excess slack.
To Release a Belt
Hold the belt near the buckle to prevent the
belt from retracting too quickly, then press the
button on the buckle. The belt retracts
automatically. Ensure there is no obstruction
that prevents the belt from fully retracting.
The belt should not hang loose. If a seat belt
does not fully retract, contact Tesla.
Wearing Seat Belts When Pregnant
Do not put the lap or shoulder sections of the
seat belt over the abdominal area. Wear the
lap section of the belt as low as possible
across the hips, not the waist. Position the
shoulder portion of the belt between the
breasts and to the side of the abdomen.
Consult your doctor for
specific guidance.
To Fasten a Belt
1. Ensure correct positioning of the seat.
Warning: Never place anything between
you and the seat belt to cushion the
impact in the event of an accident.
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Seat Belts
Seat Belt Pre-tensioners
The front seat belts are equipped with
pre‑tensioners that work in conjunction with
the airbags in a severe frontal collision. The
pre‑tensioners automatically retract both the
seat belt anchor and the seat belt webbing,
reducing slack in both the lap and diagonal
portions of the belts, resulting in reduced
forward movement of the occupant.
Testing Seat Belts
To confirm that seat belts are operating
correctly, perform these three simple checks
on each seat belt.
1. With the seat belt fastened, give the
webbing nearest the buckle a quick pull.
The buckle should remain securely locked.
2. With the belt unfastened, unreel the
webbing to its limit. Check that unreeling
is free from snags, and visually check the
webbing for wear. Allow the webbing to
retract, checking that retraction is smooth
and complete.
3. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the
tongue plate and pull forward quickly. The
mechanism should lock automatically and
prevent further unreeling.
If a seat belt fails any of these tests, contact
Tesla immediately.
Seat Belt Warnings
Warning: Seat belts should be worn by all
If the pre-tensioners and airbags did not
activate in an impact, this does not mean they
malfunctioned. It usually means that the
strength or type of force needed to activate
them was not present.
Warning: Once the seat belt pretensioners have been activated, they must
be replaced. After any accident, have the
airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and any
associated components checked and, if
necessary, replaced.
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occupants at all times, even if driving for
a very short distance. Failure to do so
increases the risk of injury or death if an
accident occurs.
Warning: Secure small children in a
suitable child safety seat. Always follow
the child safety seat manufacturer's
instructions when installing.
Warning: Ensure that all seat belts are
worn correctly. An improperly worn seat
belt increases the risk of injury or death if
an accident occurs.
Warning: Do not wear seat belts over
hard, fragile or sharp items in clothing,
such as pens, keys, eyeglasses, etc. The
pressure from the seat belt on such items
can cause injury.
Warning: Seat belts should not be worn
with any part of the strap twisted.
Warning: Each seat belt assembly must
be used by one occupant only. It is
dangerous to put a seat belt around a
child being carried on an occupant’s lap.
Warning: Seat belts that have been worn
in an accident must be inspected or
replaced by Tesla, even if damage to the
assembly is not obvious.
Warning: Seat belts that show signs of
wear (such as fraying), or have been cut
or damaged in any way, must be replaced
by Tesla.
Warning: Avoid contaminating a seat
belt’s components with any chemicals,
liquids, grit, dirt or cleaning products. If a
seat belt fails to retract or latch into the
buckle, it must be replaced immediately.
Contact Tesla.
Warning: Do not make modifications or
additions that can prevent a seat belt
mechanism from taking up slack, or that
can prevent a seat belt from being
adjusted to remove slack. A slack belt
greatly reduces occupant protection.
Warning: Do not make modifications that
can interfere with the operation of a seat
belt, or that can cause a seat belt to
become inoperable.
Warning: When seat belts are not in use,
they should be fully retracted and not
hanging loose. If a seat belt does not fully
retract, contact Tesla.
Seat Belts
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Child Safety Seats
Guidelines for Seating Children
Your Model S seat belts in the front and second row seats are designed for adults and larger
children. You must restrain infants and small children in the second row seats only, and you must
use a suitable child safety seat appropriate for the child’s age, weight, and size. Never use child
safety seats in the front row passenger seat. Carefully follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the child safety seat.
If your Model S is equipped with the optional Tesla built-in rear facing child seats, these seats are
child safety seats and are designed only for children within a
(see Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats on page 27).
specific height and weight range
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Child Safety Seats
Choosing a Child Safety Seat
All children age 12 and under should ride in the rear (second row) seats. Always use a child safety
seat suitable for a young child’s age and weight. The following table is based on child safety seat
recommendations determined by National Highway Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA). For
more information, go to www.nhtsa.gov/ChildSafety/Guidance.
Infants Toddlers Young
Age Birth to 1 year* Over 1 year* 4 years and
Weight Up to at least 20 lbs (9 kg)* Over 20 lbs (9 kg) (minimum)
Type of child
safety seat
Seat position Rear facing only* Forward facing* Forward
Recommended
attachment
method
* Many child safety seats currently available allow children to ride rear-facing using the child
safety seat’s integrated 5-point harness for a longer period of time BASED UPON SPECIFIC
HEIGHT AND WEIGHT LIMITS. Keep your child in a rear facing seat for as long as possible.
CHECK THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND CAREFULLY
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
** LATCH - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. In Canada, this is also called Lower
Universal Anchorage System (LUAS), or CANFIX.
*** Subject to instructions provided by the child safety seat manufacturer.
Rear facing (or convertible) Forward facing (or
If combined weight of child
and safety seat is up to
65 lbs (29 kg), attach using
either LATCH** (lower anchor
only) or the seat belt only.***
If combined weight of child
and safety seat is over 65 lbs
(29 kg), attach using the seat
belt only.***
and up to 40 lbs (18 kg)*
convertible)*
If combined weight of child
and safety seat is up to 65 lbs
(29 kg), attach using either
LATCH** (both lower anchors
and top tether anchor), or the
seat belt and upper tether
strap.*** If combined weight of
child and safety seat is over
65 lbs (29 kg), attach using the
seat belt and upper tether
strap.***
children
older, and
less than 57
in. (145 cm)
tall
Over 40 lbs
(18 kg)
Seat belt
retained
booster
seat
facing
Attach
booster
seats using
the seat
belt only.
Warning: Laws that govern how and where children should be carried when traveling in a
vehicle are subject to change. It is the driver’s responsibility to keep up to date on, and
comply with, all current regulations in the region(s) where Model S is driven.To check the
child passenger safety laws for your state, go to: http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/
childsafety_laws.html.
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Child Safety Seats
Seating Larger Children
If a child is too large to fit into a child safety
seat, but too small to safely fit into the
standard seat belts, use a booster seat
appropriate for the child’s age and size.
Carefully follow the manufacturer’s
instructions to secure the booster seat using
the seat belts. Do not use the LATCH system
to secure booster seats, even in situations
where the booster seat is equipped with the
LATCH system.
Installing Child Safety Seats
There are two general methods used to install
child safety seats:
• Seat belt retained - these seats are
secured using the vehicle’s seat belts (see
Installing Seat Belt Retained Child Seats
on page 24).
• LATCH retained - these seats can attach
to anchor bars built into the vehicle’s rear
seats (see Installing LATCH Child Seats on
page 25).
Check the child safety seat manufacturer’s
instructions and the table on Child Safety
Seats on page 22 to determine which
installation method to use. Some child safety
seats can be installed using either method.
Always follow the child safety seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Installing Seat Belt Retained Child
Seats
First, make sure that the child falls into the
correct weight range for the seat.
Avoid dressing the child in bulky clothing and
do not place any objects between the child
and the restraint system.
Adjust harnesses for every child, every trip.
To securely hold child safety seats, all
passenger seating positions are equipped with
an automatic locking retractor (ALR) that, by
pulling the seat belt beyond the length
needed for a typical adult occupant, locks the
belt into place until the seat belt is unbuckled
and the webbing is fully retracted. The ALR
mechanism operates as a ratchet, winding in
slack and preventing the seat belt from
extending any further until it has been
completely rewound. When installing a child
safety seat, engage the belt's automatic
locking retractor by pulling the seat belt
webbing until it is fully extended. The ALR
system engages only when the seat belt is at
its maximum extension point.
Note: An automatic locking retractor
disengages only when the seat belt is
unbuckled and fully retracted. The belt can
then be worn as a normal belt, sliding freely in
and out and locking tight only in an
emergency. Once disengaged, the belt must
be fully extended to re-engage the locking
mechanism whenever you install a child safety
seat.
Always follow the detailed instructions
provided by the child safety seat
manufacturer. General guidelines are provided
below.
1. Place the child safety seat in Model S, and
fully extend the seat belt. Route and
buckle the seat belt in accordance with
the child safety seat manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. Allow the seat belt to retract, and remove
all slack in the seat belt while
pushing the child safety seat into the
Model S seat.
3. If the seat belt retained child safety seat
has an upper tether, attach it to the back
of the seat (see Attaching Upper Tether
Straps on page 25).
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firmly
Child Safety Seats
Installing LATCH Child Seats
Lower LATCH anchors are provided in the
second row outboard seats. The anchors are
located between the seat's back rest and rear
cushion. The exact location of each anchor is
identified by a child safety seat identification
button, illustrated below. The button is located
on the seat back, directly above its associated
anchor.
Install LATCH child safety seats in the
outboard seating positions only. Use only a
seat belt retained seat in the center position.
Attaching Upper Tether Straps
If an upper tether strap is provided, attach its
hook to the anchor point located on the back
of the rear seats.
Always position single-strap tethers to run
over the top of the head support. For dualstrap tethers, position a strap on each side of
the head support. Tighten according to the
child safety seat manufacturer's instructions.
Note: To prevent the single-strap tether from
moving side to side, the top of the head
support deforms.
Note: If Model S is equipped with the optional
six seat interior, a centre seating position is
not available int he second row.
To install a LATCH child safety seat, slide the
safety seat latches onto the anchor bars until
they click into place. Carefully read and follow
the instructions provided by the child safety
seat manufacturer.
Once installed, test the security of the
installation before seating a child. Attempt to
twist the child safety seat from side to side
and try to pull it away from the seat, then
check that the anchors are still securely in
place.
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Child Safety Seats
Warning: Do not use a forward facing
child safety seat until your child weighs
over 20 lbs (9 kg) and can sit
independently. Up to the age of two, a
child's spine and neck are not suciently
developed to avoid injury in a frontal
impact.
Warning: Do not allow a baby or infant to
be held on a lap. All children should be
restrained in an appropriate child safety
seat at all times.
Warning: To ensure children are safely
seated, follow all instructions provided in
this document and by the manufacturer
of the child safety seat.
Warning: Children should ride in a rear
facing child safety seat using the seat’s
integrated 5-point harness for as long as
possible.
Warning: Do not use seat belt extenders
Testing a Child Safety Seat
Before seating a child, always make sure the
child safety seat is not loose:
1. Hold the child safety seat by the belt path
and try to slide the safety seat from side
to side and front to back.
2. If the seat moves more than one inch
(2.5 cm), it is too loose. Tighten the belt or
reconnect the LATCH retained child safety
seat.
3. If you are unable to reduce slack, try a
dierent seat location or try another child
safety seat.
Warnings - Child Safety Seats
Warning: Extreme hazard! Do not seat a
child on the front passenger seat even if
you are using a child safety seat. This seat
has an airbag in front of it. Although this
airbag is disabled when Model S detects a
lightweight passenger, do not rely on
technology to protect your child.
Warning: Child restraint systems are
designed to be secured in vehicle seats
by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap-shoulder belt. Children could be
endangered in a crash if their child
restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle
Warning: According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions
than in the front seating positions.
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on a seat belt that is being used to install
a child safety seat or booster seat.
Warning: When seating larger children,
make sure the child's head is supported
and the child’s seat belt is properly
adjusted and fastened. The shoulder
portion of the belt must be away from the
face and neck, and the lap portion must
not be over the stomach.
Warning: Never attach two child safety
seats to one anchor point. In a collision,
one anchor point may be incapable of
securing both seats.
Warning: Child restraint anchors are
designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seatbelts,
harnesses, or for attaching other items or
equipment.
Warning: Always check harnesses and
tether straps for damage and wear.
Warning:
Warning: Never leave a child unattended,
even if the child is secured in a child
safety seat.
Warning: Never use a child safety seat
that has been involved in an accident.
Have the seat inspected or replaced as a
described in the child safety seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
Usage Restrictions
The optional Tesla built-in rear facing child
seats are child restraint systems and must only
be used for children over 37" (94 cm) tall and
weighing between 35 and 77 lbs (16.2 to
35.2 kg).
Always ensure the top of the child’s head
cannot contact the vehicle and that the child
is seated comfortably with the seat belts
positioned and latched correctly. The child’s
pelvis must be held securely in place by the
lap belt. Follow all instructions provided and
do not use supplemental child safety seats in
these seats.
Note: Whenever a child is seated in the Tesla
built-in rear facing child seats, it is
recommended that you set the climate control
system to draw outside air into Model S
instead of recirculating the air. This draws
more air into the rear seating areas.
Opening
1. Remove the cover from the trunk
and pull the strap to lift the seat assembly
upward.
floor
3. Undo the Velcro strap.
4. Pull the handle to release the head
supports from the seat back, then pull the
head supports toward you to unfold them.
5. Raise the seat back to the upright position
and push until it locks into position.
Visually check to ensure that the retaining
catches are engaged.
2. Push the seat assembly into position.
6. Check that the seat back and seat base
are securely retained in the upright
position by trying to pull the seat back
toward you.
Folding
Caution: Before folding the seats, fasten
the seat belts to prevent them from
getting trapped in the seat mechanism
and being damaged.
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Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
1. Pull the handle to release the seat back
and pull the seat back fully forward.
2. Push the lever to release the head
supports from the seat back, then fold
back onto the seat.
3. Secure the Velcro strap.
5. Replace the cover on the trunk
floor.
4. Pull the strap at the rear of the seat to fold
the seat assembly into the trunk
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floor.
Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
Seating a Child
The Tesla built-in rear facing child seats are
child restraint systems and must only be used
for children over 37" (94 cm) tall and weighing
between 35 and 77 lbs (16.2 to 35.2 kg).
Always ensure the top of the child’s head
cannot contact the vehicle and that the child
is seated comfortably with the seat belts
positioned and latched correctly. The child’s
pelvis must be held securely in place by the
lap belt. Follow all instructions provided and
do not use supplemental child safety seats in
these seats.
Note: Whenever a child is seated in the Tesla
built-in rear facing child seats, it is
recommended that you set the climate control
system to draw outside air into Model S
instead of recirculating the air. This draws
more air into the rear seating areas.
1. Position the child in the seat with arms
through the loops of the seat belts.
2. Connect the two halves of the seat belt
tongue.
3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the buckle
and ensure it is securely fastened.
6. Pull the lower straps until the child is
securely held in the seat.
7. Slide the shoulder clips into place to
ensure the upper portion of the belts
remain positioned over the child’s
shoulders.
4. Adjust the shoulder belts so they run over
the top of the child’s shoulders and away
from the face.
5. Connect the chest clip and adjust it to be
as high as possible without causing the
shoulder belts to touch the child’s neck.
To release, press the button on the buckle,
release the chest clip, and separate the two
halves of the seat restraint.
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Tesla Built-In Rear Facing Child Seats
Warnings - Tesla Child Seats
Warning: The Tesla built-in rear facing
seats are child restraint systems and must
only be used for children over 37"
(94 cm) tall and weighing between 35
and 77 lbs (16.2 to 35.2 kg).
Warning: Do not use supplemental child
restraint systems, including booster seats,
in the Tesla built-in rear facing child seats.
Warning: Always ensure that the top of
the child’s head cannot touch the vehicle
and that the child is seated comfortably
with the seat belts correctly fastened.
Warning: Follow all instructions and heed
all warnings related to the Tesla built-in
rear facing child seats. Failure to do so
can compromise occupant safety.
Warning: Read all safety warnings and
labels attached to the seats.
Warning: Do not leave children
unattended in Model S, even if the child is
secured in a child safety seat or a Tesla
built-in rear facing child seat. In hot
weather, the interior temperature can
reach dangerous levels that can result in
dehydration, serious injury or death.
Warning: Do not remove or replace the
fabric on a Tesla built-in rear facing child
seat. The covers are an integral part of
the restraint’s performance and should
not be removed or replaced with any
other type than those supplied by Tesla.
Warning: If the Tesla built-in rear facing
child seats have been worn in an accident,
they must be inspected or replaced by
Tesla, even if damage is not obvious.
Warning: Before allowing a child to ride in
the Tesla built-in rear facing child seats,
check that the seat is securely held in the
upright position by trying to pull the seat
back toward you.
Warning: Do not remove the built-in rear
facing child seats for any reason,
including cleaning. To ensure safety of
occupants, removal and installation must
be performed by qualified Tesla service
technicians.
Warning: Do not make modifications or
additions that can interfere with the
operation of the Tesla built-in rear facing
child seats.
Warning: To prevent injury, ensure all
loose items (bags, luggage, etc.) are
secured. In an accident, or during hard
braking and sharp turns, loose items
could cause injury.
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